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What's the best time to take Meds

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Lumpy1959
Lumpy1959

Hi new to forum was on seroxat for a long while now been perscribed seratrine started of on 50 mg now increased to 100'mg just wondered people views on what is best time to take morning or night thanks .

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  • ryan69574
    ryan69574 Lumpy1959

    Posted

    I think it's more personal preference tbh. I have asked the same question a few times and it's a mixed bag of night or day.. I take me at night well evening 6pm. the logic behind taking it at night was getting the side effects in my sleep. but I dont think it ever really worked like that lol. and in the end I just got used to taking it then.

  • ryan69574
    ryan69574 Lumpy1959

    Posted

    I think it's more personal preference tbh. I have asked the same question a few times and it's a mixed bag of night or day.. I take me at night well evening 6pm. the logic behind taking it at night was getting the side effects in my sleep. but I dont think it ever really worked like that lol. and in the end I just got used to taking it then.

  • Lumpy1959
    Lumpy1959

    Posted

    Thanks for reply was on 50mg whent up to a 100mg on saturday now really anxious and bad side effects thinking about dropping back to 50 to see if things settle down .

  • MibuKyo
    MibuKyo Lumpy1959

    Posted

    I take in the morning without any issues as per recommendations from my psych. I sleep well, I feel alert during daytime and I can even sleep over in the weekend after taking them.

    As for upping the dose, it is usual to get anxiety, and side effects. It takes around 2 weeks time to level out.

    Every time you change doses the body will usually react so it is tough to figure out the correct dosage. I have tried by slowly increasing and level out after each raise, and document the effects.

    My latest raise was from 100 to 125 and felt awful for about 2 weeks but now I feel way better. This has been the theme for me every time.

    Try to raise the dose in 25mg intervals it will cause less side effects. So 75mg for 2 weeks, then 100.

    Sertraline is slow acting, so try to be patient. It can take up to 12 weeks to feel benefits. I know its difficult I've been there myself but it is worth to try to stick with it.

  • kat47033
    kat47033 Lumpy1959

    Posted

    Good morning, I don't think it really matters what time you take your medication but perhaps better if you stick to the same time each day. Your body will gradually build up to your new dosage. Wishing you all the very best.

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